Defying Gravity: Land Divers, Roller Coasters, Gravity Bums, And The Human Obsession With Falling

A historical look at the concept of free-fall, from its origination by drunken British brawlers to the thrill seekers of today, describes how the sport has taken the world by storm, revealing the psychological significance of its performers, the future of the sport in the athletic forum, and the impact on our daredevil society through extreme sports and virtual reality technology. Originally published as Falling. Reprint.